Program Manager V
6+ Months
Remote
 
We are seeking a skilled Vendor Operations lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing vendor relationships, optimizing operational processes, and ensuring the efficient delivery of products and services to our organization.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, serving as the primary point of contact for our team on the overall relationship.
• Monitor vendor performance and conduct regular evaluations to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Set up and monitor vendor tracking and measurement of all vendor activities.
• Prepare for and establish new support requirements between Client and the vendor as required, ensuring effective enablement and performance is in place at the right time.
• Work with Vendor to identify & implement opportunities for continuous operational efficiency improvements and opportunities to reduce tasks through advances in processes and automation.
• Provide regular cadence of updates to leadership on vendor performance, capacity, program changes, application health and continuous improvements efforts. .
• As the scaled operations lead, work with adjacent teams to identify and support the establishment of additional scaled operations capability for RL Sales.
• Vendor Operations Optimization: Combine strategic thinking with practical knowledge of vendor-led activities to optimize operational efficiency, troubleshoot challenges, evaluate performance, and maintain exceptional quality standards.
• Negotiate contracts and secure favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules
• Implement and manage vendor selection processes to ensure partnerships with high-quality suppliers

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field
• Proven experience in vendor management or a similar role
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and vendor management software
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Preferred Skills:
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience with financial reporting and budget management
• Familiarity with data analysis and AI enhanced business intelligence tools
• Project management experience
• The successful candidate will play a crucial role in optimizing our vendor operations, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of our organization.

 

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
 
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $78.94/hr.